An old friend from my concierge days wanted the deets on eating out on a budget after work. In Boston, bars cannot advertise drink specials for happy hour, which sucks, but fortunately I found 5 bars serving dining deals, all for under 6 bucks! The drinks are still flowing at regular prices but you can let loose after work with bar bites like burgers, calamari, and nachos for much less than the regular pricing on the menu. Check out the options below:
Mccormick and Schmicks
https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/
The Social Hour Menu (bar only) – Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-6:30 pm; Mon-Thurs 9:30 pm-10:30 pm
Menu:
$2.95
Bruschetta – Balsamic Reduction
Cheese Quesadilla – Sour cream & pico
French Fries – Garlic butter
$3.95
Half Pound Cheeseburger – French Fries
$4.95
Two Oysters – Cocktail sauce
Chicken Wings – Special M&S sauce
$5.95
Spinach Dip – Tortilla chips
Beef Sliders – Cheddar & 3 mustards
Popcorn Shrimp – Sherry mayo
Three Little Necks – Cocktail sauce
Steamed Mussels – Garlic and white wine
Fried Calamari – Cocktail sauce
Bacco
https://www.bacconorthend.com/
Bacco- opentable.com
$5 Appetizer Menu (bar only) Sun-Fri
Menu includes:
Bruschetta – Vine ripe tomatoes mozzarella and basil oil
Tuscan Olives – Rosemary olive oil
Arancini fontina and basil risotto fritta – Oven roasted tomato ragu
Crispy Garlic Calamari – Spicy three peppers
Spicy And Sweet Italian Sausage – Peppers, onions
Stuffed Pepper, Risotto & Beef pignoli – Mozzarella cheese, Sicilian tomato ragu
Carpaccio Beef Tenderloin – Parmigiano reggiano, balsamic glaze, olive oil
Living Room
https://thelivingroomboston.com
Happy Hour Special – Half Price Appetizers (main lounge or patio only) – Mon-Fri 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Menu includes:
Mini Burgers $5.5 Four three-bite certified Angus Beef Burgers with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and ketchup
Spinach and Artichoke Dip $5 Baked house-made spinach and artichoke dip, served with warm pita bread and tortilla chips
Southwestern Rolls $9 Roasted Corn, black beans, roasted red peppers and pepper jack cheese in an egg roll wrapper, flash-fried and served with ranch dipping sauce
Coconut Shrimp $6 Five Jumbo Shrimp – breaded sautéed with baby onions, sherry and bacon served on wild rice blend
Buffalo Chicken Dumplings $5 Spicy chicken in a Wonton, fried and served with blue cheese dipping sauce
Chicken Taquitos $5 Grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese and Latin spices with avocado cream and Ancho chili sauce
Chicken Satay $5.5 Grilled chicken skewers served with a spicy Thai peanut dipping sauce
Calamari $6 A heaping plate of lightly fried calamari tossed with hot cherry peppers, balsamic pickled shallots and red tomato sauce
Pork & Chicken Nachos $6 House corn tortillas topped with grilled chicken breast, roasted pork, hot cherry peppers, black beans, diced tomatoes, melted cheddar, chopped avocado and sour cream
Fleming’s
https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Fleming's Prime Burger - flemingssteakhouse.com
5 Appetizers (plus a burger) for $6 until 7:00 pm (bar only)
Menu:
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Sweet Chile Calamari
Roasted Mushroom Ravioli
Tenderloin Carpaccio
Wicked Cajun Barbecue Shrimp
Fleming’s Prime Burger- Cheese and Bacon
Cactus Club
https://www.bestmargaritas.com
Bar at Cactus Club - bestmargaritas.com
Happy Hour – Half Off Appetizers (bar only) Mon-Thurs 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Menu includes:
Taquitos de Pollo $4.5 Corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with tomatillo sauce, sour cream, cotija cheese and tomatoes.
Queso Azteca $4 Melted cheese with pinto beans, tomatoes, jalapenos and crispy tortilla bits.
Alitas Adobadas $4.5 Chile de Arbol chicken wings served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Guacamole $4 Avocados, serano peppers, onions, and cilantro. Topped with tomatoes and queso fresco.
Empanadas de Picadillo $4.5 Beef turnovers with chipotle sauce and sour cream.
